Category Archives: Military Bases

Naval Submarine Base New London, as the primary submarine base in the Eastern U.S., is one of the country’s most vital defense installations. It is officially known as the submarine capital of the world. NSB New London served the Navy since 1868, first as a coal refueling station and then, in 1915, as a submarine […]

Located near Fayetteville, North Carolina, Fort Bragg is a true touchstone of the U.S. Army. Almost 10 percent of U.S. Army forces are assigned to the Fort and its operations are one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. The history of Fort Bragg dates from WWI. When the Army established Camp Bragg on September […]

Welcome to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, the largest military force installation on the East Coast of the United States. Since 1941, the community of Jacksonville has worked hand-in-hand with the Marine Corps to develop a solid state-of-the-art facility. There are more than 45,000 active duty military stationed at the camp, with more than 50,000 […]

Beware the Thunderbolt! If you have orders for Luke Air Force Base, you will soon learn to take great pride this venerable war cry. It’s the motto of the 56th Fighter Wing, the nation’s largest. Since 1940, the country has depended on Luke Air Force Base to maintain, equip, train and operate the finest jet […]

The Basic Allowance for Housing is the equitable housing compensation active duty military members receive when on-base housing is not available at their U.S. duty station. The purpose of the allowance is to assist military members to afford housing at their duty station without undue financial stress. The amount of BAH is not calculated to equal […]

Aloha! If you have been detailed to NCTAMS PAC you are in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Wahiawa on the Big Island of Oahu. What is NCTAMS PAC The NCTAMS PAC base is small, having fewer than 500 military and civilian personnel. This elite team has a very big responsibility. They supervise all electronic communication […]

Fort Wainwright So, you have orders that will take you to Fort Wainwright to join the Arctic Warriors! If you are thrilled about seeing the Northern Lights for yourself or trying out some dog mushing, this is the posting for you. The outstanding natural beauty, the unusual weather conditions, outdoor sporting opportunities and, above all, the rewards […]

PCS orders – it’s time to move again. Being a military family means you move around a lot. Moving does not have to cause hair pulling anxiety and nail biting stress! Here are just a few tips to help you and your family have a smoother PCS move. Do your research. Moving to a new city can […]

Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center History/Operations Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), also known as 29 Palms, is a United States Marine Corps base established in 1949. The mission includes live-fire arms training to support military forces and serves military and tenant units on the base. The base comprises one of the largest […]

History Pioneer explorations along the Mojave Indian Trail in 1796 noted several Indian settlements in what would later become the Fort Irwin area. In the early 1800’s, fur trappers travelled the Old Spanish Trail connecting Los Angeles and Santa Fe. Bitter Springs, on the eastern edge, was a favored camping site. The area’s economy and […]